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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
dark
tense
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An intense thriller. The antagonist is sickening!
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Friggin page turner was so tense. I suppose it was predictable but somehow I was still really anxious and needed to know what happens next.
Quite a few plot holes too. It's one that you can read in a sitting or in a day, which is what I was looking for.
Quite a few plot holes too. It's one that you can read in a sitting or in a day, which is what I was looking for.
Hm denne fanget meg ikke like mye som alle sa den kom til å gjøre? For det første synes jeg Jack var så overdrevent psykopat at det ikke føltes realistisk, og Grace var så ekstremt tafatt (sorry not sorry) at det bare ble så urealistisk. Om en psykopat sier han skal kidnappe søsteren din og tortuerere henne i kjelleren kan du kjempe littttt hardere. Klarte faktisk å innbille meg hvordan den kom til å ende så fort tablettene ble introdusert. Når det er sagt likte jeg at det var to tidslinjer som bevegde seg mot det samme punktet, og likte slutten, girls supporting girls🫶🏼
It takes a lot to make me squirm and this book did it throughout. The first few chapters were a little slow and irritating but after that it picked up tremendously. An impressive debut novel from now one of my favorite authors and incredibly dark. I think The Breakdown, her latest, is very different and I felt more empathetic for the character early one but I would definitely still recommend Behind Closed Doors.
"Behind Closed Doors" initially presented itself as a gothic thriller, promising a dark exploration of a twisted marriage. However, the narrative quickly descended into a predictable trope: the seemingly innocent bride, lured into a web of deceit by a charming yet psychopathic husband. The initial premise, hinting at a blackmail scheme, held a sliver of potential, but this element remained frustratingly underdeveloped, barely scratching the surface of its possibilities.
Unfortunately, the book's predictability was its greatest flaw. The "twists" were telegraphed from miles away, rendering any sense of suspense nonexistent. The climax, meant to be a shocking revelation, landed with a dull thud, as it was painfully obvious from the early chapters.
Furthermore, the character development felt shallow, and the emotional depth of the scenes was disappointingly superficial. The narrative lacked the necessary tension and build-up to create a truly compelling story. The promised "peak plot moment," the moment that should have seized the reader's attention and delivered a satisfying payoff, never materialized. Instead, the book meandered through a series of uninspired scenes, leaving the reader with a sense of profound disappointment. Ultimately, "Behind Closed Doors" fails to deliver on its potential, offering a predictable and ultimately forgettable reading experience."
Unfortunately, the book's predictability was its greatest flaw. The "twists" were telegraphed from miles away, rendering any sense of suspense nonexistent. The climax, meant to be a shocking revelation, landed with a dull thud, as it was painfully obvious from the early chapters.
Furthermore, the character development felt shallow, and the emotional depth of the scenes was disappointingly superficial. The narrative lacked the necessary tension and build-up to create a truly compelling story. The promised "peak plot moment," the moment that should have seized the reader's attention and delivered a satisfying payoff, never materialized. Instead, the book meandered through a series of uninspired scenes, leaving the reader with a sense of profound disappointment. Ultimately, "Behind Closed Doors" fails to deliver on its potential, offering a predictable and ultimately forgettable reading experience."
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes